A newly released surveillance video from 2016, obtained by CNN, reveals a disturbing altercation involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The incident, which took place at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, aligns with allegations Ventura made in a lawsuit settled in November 2023.
Captured from multiple camera angles on March 5, 2016, the video shows a chaotic scene unfolding in the hotel hallway. Combs, clad in a towel around his waist, is seen running after Ventura, grabbing her by the neck, and violently throwing her to the floor. The video further depicts Combs kicking Ventura, who is sprawled on the ground, as he retrieves a purse and a suitcase. Shockingly, he kicks her again before briefly dragging her by her sweatshirt and then walking away.
As Ventura attempts to stand and gather her belongings, she tries to use a phone near the elevators, presumably to seek help. However, Combs reappears, shoves her, and throws an unidentified object at her before walking away again.
This video footage supports the claims Ventura made in a lawsuit filed against Combs, which was settled in November. The lawsuit detailed a pattern of abusive behavior, and the video provides stark visual evidence of one such violent episode.
The surfacing of this video has sparked widespread outrage and has reignited discussions on domestic violence and accountability. Legal experts suggest that while the video corroborates Ventura’s allegations, the settled lawsuit indicates a resolution between the parties involved. However, public opinion remains highly critical, with many calling for further legal action and consequences for Combs.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, and Cassie Ventura, a singer and model, were in a high-profile relationship that ended in 2018. Ventura’s allegations of abuse shed light on the darker aspects of their relationship, contrasting sharply with their public personas.
The InterContinental Hotel in Century City, the site of the incident, has since closed, but the video footage from their security cameras remains a crucial piece of evidence in understanding the events of that night.
The release of this surveillance video underscores the importance of addressing and acknowledging domestic violence. It serves as a grim reminder of the private struggles that many individuals face behind closed doors, regardless of their public image.
Advocates for domestic violence survivors hope this incident will encourage more victims to come forward and seek justice, and that it will prompt a deeper examination of how such cases are handled, both legally and socially.
As the public continues to react to this shocking footage, the conversation around domestic violence, celebrity influence, and legal accountability is likely to persist, with many watching closely to see what actions, if any, will be taken against Sean “Diddy” Combs in light of this new evidence.
